Instant Alert: A 'brilliant' Chipotle hack has sparked a huge debate around the world

MANAGE SUBSCRIPTIONS   |   UNSUBSCRIBE   |   VIEW ONLINE   A 'brilliant' Chipotle hack has sparked a huge debate around the world by Kate Taylor on Jul 5, 2017, 10:36 AM Advertisement A strategy to make Chipotle more portable is causing controversy on Twitter.  On Sunday, Josh Williams tweeted a photo of the components of a Chipotle taco, individually packaged in small containers in a to-go bag.  "Started asking the folks at Chipotle to individually package my ingredients so I can assemble it all at home," he wrote. "Am I weird? Or brilliant?"  Started asking the folks at Chipotle to individually package my ingredients so I can assemble it all at home. Am I weird? Or brilliant? pic.twitter.com/OUXbJH3c7g — Josh Williams (@jw) July 3, 2017 People were quick to tell Williams he was not just weird, but infuriating.  Don't be this guy, Chipotle employees already slave away to long lines & a fast pace and you making them do this. You're cruel. https://t.co/wiz5quRPIr — Icarus (@SwankyyVic) July 3, 2017 chipotle workers pretending to be chill about this pic.twitter.com/JQFdy0VREk — 'Soz' Headass (@jimuyasha) July 3, 2017 What is happening. This is not right man. Trust the process. — John Lilly (@johnolilly) July 3, 2017 Even "Harry Potter" author J. K. Rowling had an opinion, liking a tweet that read "i know they hate it when yo a-- walk in."  the fact that J.K. Rowling favorited this tweet 😂🙌🏻 pic.twitter.com/mdznzevcAD — Andrea Manieri (@andreammanieri) July 4, 2017 Williams told BuzzFeed News that he was simply trying to prevent the tortillas from getting soggy on his 45 minute drive home.  I've learned a lot today folks. Top 3: 1. Chipotle Twitter is lit 2. I am what the kids call "extra af" 3. Line workers deserve more tips — Josh Williams (@jw) July 4, 2017 So far, the graphic designer seems to be taking the Twitter hate in stride, tweeting on Monday "10 years later I finally found the secret to Twitter engagement." SEE ALSO: There's a little-known way to get a ton of food at Chipotle for under $5   Share the latest business news with your network:    Email sent to:   |   Manage your email preferences   |   Unsubscribe Terms of Service   |   Privacy Policy Business Insider. 150 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011